cross-examining

verb

Definition of cross-examiningnext
present participle of cross-examine
as in examining

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  1. examining
  2. bombarding
  3. pumping
Verb
  • Here, in their own words, highlights from four separate conversations with Chris Robinson, Rich Robinson, Jay Joyce and Lainey Wilson revisit the album in six parts, examining its origins, the band’s reformation, punk roots, recording of the record, the resulting songs and what’s next.
    Jim Ryan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Then, in June 2023, reports surfaced that the committee was re-examining the allegations surrounding the controversial lawmaker after the Justice Department declined to charge him.
    Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of examining
Verb
  • For instance, rather than bombarding consumers with repetitive, irrelevant ads, AI systems might craft a sequence of evolving messages, designed to resonate as a customer’s preferences or actions change.
    Gary Drenik, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The ban gained momentum in the wake of widespread protests on college campuses against Israel after its forces started bombarding the Gaza Strip following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that killed about 1,200.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of bombarding
Verb
  • The rules govern the operations of dams, aqueducts and pumping plants in the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project, two of the world’s largest water systems, which deliver supplies to Central Valley farmlands and about 30 million people.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Just beyond the crowds of Urbanites packed at the makeshift stage were travelers going about their business, pumping gas into their SUVs and RVs and carrying armloads of brisket sandwiches to their cars.
    Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of pumping
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